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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $58,950

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $7,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,370

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $7,418

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesR-Class
Trim528i535i550iR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $52,690
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $49,002
Premium Package 2 4,900 4,900    
Premium Package 1,800 1,800    
Convenience Package 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   720
Folding second row seats 475 475 475  
Xenon HID headlights 900     985
Rear air vents with automatic controls 500 500 500 1,450
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 1,950
Heated front seats     500 750
Rearview camera     400  
iPod integration     400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350  
Premium 2 Package       4,400
Obstacle detection, rear       800
Telematics service, such as OnStar       660
Panoramic sunroof       1,090
Premium Package 2 4,460 4,460    
Premium Package 1,640 1,640    
Convenience Package 1,545 1,545 1,545  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   670
Folding second row seats 430 430 430  
Xenon HID headlights 820     916
Rear air vents with automatic controls 455 455 455 1,349
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000 2,000 1,814
Heated front seats     455 698
Rearview camera     365  
iPod integration     365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320  
Premium 2 Package       4,092
Obstacle detection, rear       744
Telematics service, such as OnStar       614
Panoramic sunroof       1,014
Options (change) 13,025 12,125 6,525 12,805
Options (change) 11,850 11,030 5,935 11,911
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $58,950 $63,100 $67,600 $66,370
Total Invoice $54,370 $58,195 $62,395 $61,788

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,132
Model Year2011201120112012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesR-Class
Trim528i535i550iR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8302hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16205, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18255/50-19
Total Price$58,950$63,100$67,600$66,370
Adjustments for Features-600-6000-3,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,350$62,500$67,600$63,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$9,250$0
Total Invoice$54,370$58,195$62,395$61,788
Adjustments for Features-553-5530-2,839
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,817$57,642$62,395$58,949
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,825$8,578$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Model Year2011201120112012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesR-Class
Trim528i535i550iR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power door closers$300$300$300 
Power liftgate   $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Rear side airbags   $300
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats   $600
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,815$6,815$6,215$9,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$600$600$0$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-553-5530-2,839

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Model Year20112012
Model5-SeriesR-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in126.6 in
Length193.1 in203.1 in
Width73.2 in77.1 in
Height57.6 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.442.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.485.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested186566%
Total Not Requested97534%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested37521%
Total Not Requested137579%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested186566%
Total Not Requested97534%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested37521%
Total Not Requested137579%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested150067%
Total Not Requested75033%

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